Peach Pie Cruffins are a delightful fusion of a croissant and muffin, filled with juicy peach pie filling and baked to golden, flaky perfection. With buttery layers of dough, sweet peaches, and a touch of cinnamon sugar, these cruffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Combines the best parts of croissants and muffins
- Filled with sweet, spiced peach pie flavor
- Impressive presentation with minimal effort
- Perfect for entertaining or weekend baking
- Easily customizable with store-bought shortcuts or homemade fillings
ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Refrigerated crescent roll or puff pastry dough
- Peach pie filling (homemade or canned)
- Ground cinnamon
- Granulated sugar or brown sugar
- Unsalted butter, melted
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting or glaze)
directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard muffin tin.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the crescent or puff pastry dough into a rectangle.
- Spread a thin layer of peach pie filling evenly over the dough. Avoid overfilling.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.
- Slice the log lengthwise to expose the layers.
- Coil each half into a spiral and place into the prepared muffin tin.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with extra sugar.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with glaze.
Servings and timing
This recipe makes 6–8 cruffins.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 20–25 minutes
Total time: 35–40 minutes
Variations
- Add chopped pecans or almonds for crunch
- Use apple or cherry pie filling as a seasonal twist
- Mix a little cream cheese into the filling for richness
- Add a dash of nutmeg or cardamom for warm spice
- Top with vanilla glaze or a dollop of whipped cream
storage/reheating
Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
To reheat, warm in a 300°F oven for 5–10 minutes or microwave briefly.
Cruffins can also be frozen—wrap tightly and thaw before reheating.
FAQs
What are cruffins?
Cruffins are a cross between a croissant and a muffin, made by baking laminated dough in a muffin tin.
Can I use canned peaches?
Yes, just chop them finely and drain excess liquid to avoid sogginess.
Do I need to make my own dough?
No, store-bought crescent or puff pastry dough works great for this recipe.
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can assemble and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking, but they’re best fresh.
How do I keep the filling from leaking out?
Avoid overfilling and roll the dough tightly to help seal in the filling.
Are these sweet enough without glaze?
Yes, but powdered sugar or glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Can I add fresh fruit instead of pie filling?
Yes, but cook it down first with sugar and cornstarch to avoid excess moisture.
What kind of muffin tin should I use?
A standard nonstick muffin tin works well—just be sure to grease it thoroughly.
Can I make mini cruffins?
Yes, use mini muffin tins and reduce bake time to 12–15 minutes.
What pairs well with peach cruffins?
Hot coffee, chai tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Conclusion
Peach Pie Cruffins are a beautiful and delicious pastry that blends the elegance of a croissant with the ease of a muffin. Bursting with warm peach flavor and flaky layers, these treats are perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself. With simple ingredients and a bakery-worthy result, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
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Peach Pie Cruffins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 cruffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Peach Pie Cruffins are a delightful hybrid of a croissant and muffin, filled with sweet peach pie filling and baked in a muffin tin for a flaky, golden treat that’s perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet
- 1 cup canned or fresh peach pie filling
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Unroll the dough and press seams together if using crescent rolls. Roll it into a rectangle.
- Spread peach pie filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and granulated sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long end into a log, then cut in half lengthwise.
- Twist each half into a spiral and roll into a cruffin shape. Place in muffin cups.
- Brush tops with melted butter and bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use puff pastry for extra flakiness if preferred over crescent dough.
- Try apple or cherry pie filling as a delicious variation.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg